Mechanics of fatigue and safe life prediction for structures
Abstract
The state-of-the art is presented of the theory of fatigue crack nucleation, growth and fracture due to fatigue. New models of fatigue crack propagation are discussed based on the synthesis of micromechanics of dispersed damage accumulation and the macromechanics of fracture. The problem is considered of the residual life prediction of damaged structural components with account of randomness of loads, actions, and material properties. The influence of cracks and crack-like defects distributed in a structure on the safety factors is discussed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Mechanical Behavior of Composites
Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 461–467
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter